Problem
Oesophagitis
Other Names:
Inflammation of oesophagus Nature:
Esophagitis, also spelled oesophagitis, is a disease characterized by inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is a tube composed of a mucosal lining, and longitudinal and circular smooth muscle fibers. It connects the pharynx to the stomach; swallowed food and liquids normally pass through it.
Esophagitis can be asymptomatic; or can cause epigastric and/or substernal burning pain, especially when lying down or straining; and can make swallowing difficult (dysphagia). The most common cause of esophagitis is the reverse flow of acid from the stomach into the lower esophagus: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Broader Problems:
InflammationDiseases of oesophagus Subject(s):
Medicine → PhysiologyMedicine → Lungs, throat
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST